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The Bright Sparks scavenge
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The Bright Sparks scavenge
Scavengers Richard and Toby steam into the 'heap and discover, er, a 16 horsepower rotary lawnmower engine. Undeterred, they round up enough truck canvas for their hovercraft skirt. They ensure they collect every scrap in case bartering material is needed later. In return for some extra manpower for the Grunts, the Bright Sparks bag themselves their opponents' Peugeot engine and a stack of plywood from the Grunts' discarded van.

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